Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow at Horizon Innovations Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands an unparalleled blend of foresight, strategic acumen, and technological fluency to position our company at the forefront of emerging trends. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond, transforming abstract possibilities into tangible business advantages.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward unprecedented transformation, your insights will shape our innovation pipeline, investment priorities, and market positioning. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and Silicon Valley disruptors to decode signals from AI, biotech, quantum computing, and societal shifts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ horizons
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Identify emerging tech disruptors and market whitespace opportunities
- Produce trend reports and predictive analytics for product roadmaps
- Orchestrate cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering/design teams
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track adoption of strategic initiatives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech foresight
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-state strategy implementations
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in matrix organizations